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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Timothy Garrard photographic collection, EEPA 2009-013, 1980-2002
Summary
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2009-013
- Dates:
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1980-2002
- Languages:
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Undetermined
- Physical Description:
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25,000 itemsnegativescolor35mmphotographic printscolor4 x 6 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 25000
The collection consists of approximately 25,000 images (negatives and prints) taken by the late Dr. Timothy Garrard (1943-2007). Some images were taken in Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso between 1980-1990, but the majority were taken in Cote d'Ivoire from 1983-2002. Subjects depicted include natural and cultural landscapes, the Senufo Poro society, and the Akan, Baule and Senufo peoples.
Arrangement note
Arrangement note
Negatives are arranged by binder and reflects the original order established by the photographer.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Dr. Timothy F. Garrard (1943-2007) was a British lawyer and archaeologist who lived and worked most of his adult life in West Africa, including Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. He is known for his scholarly work on the gold trade, and in particular, his study of goldweights, the bronze castings used for weighing gold dust, the original currency of the region.
Administration
Author
cgehrer
Custodial History note
Donated by Timothy Garrard, 2007.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Preferred Citation note
Timothy Garrard photographic collection, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
More Information
General note
General note
Title provided by EEPA staff.
Keywords
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
National Museum of African Art
P.O. Box 37012
MRC 708
Washington, DC 20013-7012
elisofonarchives@si.edu